Tag: Biafra

Opinion: The Vindication of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Biafra Question – P. Omonua

24Mar

By Guest ContributorNo Comments

Biafra, Elections, News, Nigeria

Opinion: The Vindication of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Biafra Question – P. Omonua

"The trio of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) and Professor Banji Akintoye, all of whom have advocated for the creation of separate independent Nations are not eccentric nor delusional." Someone forwarded an audio recording to me few days ago which must have been preserved for more than 57 years. It was the voice of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola (SLA), the last Premier of the Western Region and the 13th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland The voice was unmistakable, in his distinctive Ogbomosho accent. The summary of what he said, which I have transcribed from Yoruba to English as best as I could was: “…. Let us the Yorubas come together. Let the Ibos not ‘disorganize’ us with this election. We must not allow them to use this election to destroy our land, take over ...

IPOB Declares No Interest in Peter Obi or Igbo Presidency

22Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

News, Nigeria

IPOB Declares No Interest in Peter Obi or Igbo Presidency

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says its members do not accept the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, or any Igbo Presidency. The group reveals that their goal doesn’t change even if a candidate from the Southeast emerges as President, saying that Nigeria is irredeemable. The spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, says that the Igbo supporters of Peter Obi are not part of its members as the IPOB is not interested in anyone contesting for the presidential Office. See Also: It’s Peter Obi’s Turn, Peter Okoye Tells Dino In a statement he signed, Powerful said: “The Igbo people rallying behind Peter Obi are not IPOB members because IPOB’s goal is the disintegration of the Nigerian enterprise irrespective of whether Peter Obi or anyone else from the ...

2023 Elections: Ohanaeze Begs IPOB To Allow Elections Hold In South-East

16Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Biafra, Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Elections: Ohanaeze Begs IPOB To Allow Elections Hold In South-East

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra not to destabilise elections in the South East ahead of the 2023 elections. Recall that IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful had said on Thursday that ...

The Apostle of Auchi, The Pastor of Bolo and Igbo Stereotypes

27Apr

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Biafra, Religion

The Apostle of Auchi, The Pastor of Bolo and Igbo Stereotypes

The Igbo ethnic nationality has received some swipes from a number of Church leaders of very recent. Why it is hard to tackle these at times is that they are presented as goodwill messages meant to make the Igbo better in one way or the other. Pastor Fatoyimbo tell the Igbo that they are under a hustling-spirit curse So, we see Pastor Fatoyimbo tell the Igbo that they are under a hustling-spirit curse because of their stinginess to the work of God. Pastor Tunde Bakare tell the Igbo that they are under a curse, because they forced Alhaji Tafawa Balewa to drink alcohol; a curse which he (Bakare), in his kind nature, has lifted. Father Anelu ban Igbo songs in his parish as he admonishes the Igbo against cultural, and such, domination. Apostle Suleman reprimand the Igbo for disunity...

Troops Dislodge IPOB/ESN Syndicate Behind Electoral Violence In Enugu

25Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Troops Dislodge IPOB/ESN Syndicate Behind Electoral Violence In Enugu

Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday 23 February 2022 conducted Operations to clear criminal havens, from where members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) operate at Azia, Orsumoghu, Lilu Forest, Mbosi and Uli in Ihiala and Orsu Local Government Areas of Anambra and Imo States respectively. A statement from the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu reads: During the clearance operations, troops overpowered and routed the dissidents, who staged an ambush against the gallant troops. The troops then proceeded to clear Lilu Forest, where they were met with resistance from the outlawed group. The criminals were again overrun by the troops who effectively cleared Lilu Forest and the ...

IPOB Is Finished – Asari Dokubo Mocks Nnamdi Kanu

8Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

IPOB Is Finished – Asari Dokubo Mocks Nnamdi Kanu

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, on Monday, claimed that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is finished. Dokubo in a Facebook Live mocked the leader of the outlawed group, Nnamdi Kanu, for allegedly denying he is a member of IPOB and his members justifying it. He further stated that Kanu has denied the sit-at-home, but questioned who is responsible for the sit-at-home in the Southeast. According to Dokubo, the IPOB leader has shown himself that he is not in the struggle, as he set up a company with no director or head. This is coming after the lawmaker representing Abia-South Senatorial district, Enyinnaya Abaribe lamented on the effect of insecurity in the South East. See Also: Again, Ex-Niger Delta Militant Leader, Asari-Dokubo, Attacks Nnam...

Police Kill Suspected IPOB/ESN Member In Imo, Recover Weapons

22Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

Police Kill Suspected IPOB/ESN Member In Imo, Recover Weapons

Tactical teams of the Imo State Police Command have allegedly shot dead a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce gun battle in a forest in Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Saturday, the command’s spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam, explained that the hoodlums, on sighting the police operatives, opened fire on them. One of the hoodlums was neutralized while others scampered into the adjoining bushes fatally injured with gunshot injuries. The release said, “the proscribed IPOB/ ESN terror group, its militia wing has made a forest at Onicha in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA of Imo State, their operational base where they go out to perpetrate heinous crimes which include terrorism, kidnapping, arme...

Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Adjourned To February 16, 2022

19Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Adjourned To February 16, 2022

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to consider the application filed by the defence lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN. Nnamdi Kanu had earlier pleaded not guilty to the FG's amended charges. The Prosecution lawyer insisted that the FG was ready to go on with the case and have two witnesses in Court. However, Mike Ozekhome filed an application to quash all charges against his client and also filed an application for bail, a move Labaran Magaji (lawyer to the FG) countered that he only received the application this morning and the main trial should continue. Ozekhome had filed an application that the charges should be dismissed for lack of merit and that his client, Kanu be freed. Justice Binta Nyako said the Prosecution lawyer must serve the defence lawyer at least five d...

IPOB Declares Nnamdi Kanu Prisoner Of Conscience

17Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

IPOB Declares Nnamdi Kanu Prisoner Of Conscience

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, has not committed any crime to warrant his detention. In a statement on Friday, Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson, said Kanu is fighting for the self-determination of his people, a recognised right by the United Nations Charter to which Nigeria is a signatory. The separatist group said in seeking the freedom of his people, Kanu has done so peacefully without hate and malice against the government. “Following the extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria without proper documentation for doing so and long incarceration and detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody, we the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) wish to state categorically to the people of the wor...

Court Awards Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor N50M Over Home Invasion By Security Agents

3Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria

Court Awards Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor N50M Over Home Invasion By Security Agents

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has stated that a Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has awarded N50million to him, against security agents who invaded his home in Anambra state, IgbereTV reports. Ejiofor made the revelation on his Facebook page. He wrote; "BREAKING NEWS: VICTORY AT LAST! JUSTICE DELAYED IS NOT ALWAYS JUSTICE DENIED. Exactly two years ago on the 2nd day of December, 2019, after the funeral ceremony of my elder brother- Late Rev. Chukwukpelum Louis Ejiofor, my ancestral home in Oraifite Anambra State, was invaded by a team of Security agents comprising of the Nigerian Police, Army and others. Four persons were killed in my compound, and all the houses within my ancestral home incl...